Gibson Explorer (1963)
$218,000
sku: 30U-20262
A rare korina tone machine, this 1963 Gibson Explorer features a 2-piece korina body and korina neck. It’s equipped with two patent # humbucking pickups. Gibson installed a Bigsby tremolo and a “Custom Made” plate in the mid ‘60s. Newer tuners and a 3rd strap button have also been installed. A rare piece of Gibson history, this guitar is in very good+ condition. More Details...
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A great setup can make a world of difference. This instrument has been thoroughly inspected and expertly set up to play comfortably and sound its best.
- Korina 2-piece body
- Korina neck ('59 inked on serial number)
- Assembled and released in '63
- Brazilian rosewood fretboard
- Dot inlays (new dots at 7 and 9)
- Two patent # humbuckings
- Pots date 44th week of '63
- One newer knob
- ABR-1 bridge (no wire)
- Gibson installed a Bigsby and "Custom Made" plate in the mid ‘60s
- Newer jack plate
- All hardware is nickel
- Newer (late ‘60s) tuners installed
- 3rd strap button installed below heel
- 1-11/16" nut
- 24-3/4" scale
- Original hardshell case (Baldwin / Gibson)
- VGC+